Internships & Law Clerkships

INTERNSHIPS

At CAIR-SV we are convinced that the best way to secure a better future for all of us is to empower young Americans with the skills they need to make a difference. There is no better teacher than experience. Interns will work with leaders on substantive projects that lay the foundation for a fair and more inclusive America. Interns develop professional skills, gain insight into the societal impact of public service, and have the opportunity to work with different departments so they might holistically understand the daily operations of a non-profit civil rights organization.
Interns gain hands-on experience by taking rotations in the following departments:

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is currently offering clerkship opportunities for law students and recent graduates. All clerkships are unpaid.
Clerkships last 10-12 weeks depending on the student’s academic calendar.

Hours for an academic term clerkship: 10-15 hours. Hours for a summer clerskhip: 30-35 hours.

The position is to be filled immediately!

The law clerk will work closely with CAIR’s Legal Counsel on resolving cases of discrimination reported to CAIR.

When applying via email, please be sure to note “Law Clerkship” in the subject of the email to Civil Rights Attorney, Saad Sweilem, at ssweillem@cair.com. Please include a cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough intakes, communicate with and counsel a diverse group of community members who believe they have been discriminated against.

Research Discrimination Constitutional, Criminal, Employment, and National Security Law, among other areas.

Legal writing, including but not limited to, drafting complaints, letters and memos.